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PRONUNCIATION OF APSIDAL

apsidal  [æpˈsaɪdəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APSIDAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apsidal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES APSIDAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

apsidal

Apse

In architecture, the apse (Greek ἀψίς (apsis), then Latin absis: "arch, vault"; sometimes written apsis; plural apsides) is a semicircular recess covered with a hemispherical vault or semi-dome, also known as an Exedra. In Romanesque, Byzantine and Gothic Christian abbey, cathedral and church architecture, the term is applied to a semi-circular or polygonal termination of the main building at the liturgical east end (where the altar is), regardless of the shape of the roof, which may be flat, sloping, domed, or hemispherical.

Definition of apsidal in the English dictionary

The definition of apsidal in the dictionary is relating to either of two points lying at the extremities of an eccentric orbit of a planet, satellite, etc, such as the aphelion and perihelion of a planet or the apogee and perigee of the moon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APSIDAL


acaricidal
əˌkærɪˈsaɪdəl
bactericidal
bækˌtɪərɪˈsaɪdəl
biocidal
ˌbaɪəʊˈsaɪdəl
fratricidal
ˌfrætrɪˈsaɪdəl
fungicidal
ˌfʌndʒɪˈsaɪdəl
genocidal
ˌdʒenəˈsaɪdəl
germicidal
ˌdʒɜːmɪˈsaɪdəl
herbicidal
ˌhɜːbɪˈsaɪdəl
homicidal
ˌhɒmɪˈsaɪdəl
insecticidal
ɪnˌsektɪˈsaɪdəl
larvicidal
ˌlɑːvɪˈsaɪdəl
ovicidal
ˌəʊvɪˈsaɪdəl
pesticidal
ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl
seidel
ˈsaɪdəl
sidle
ˈsaɪdəl
spermicidal
ˌspɜːmɪˈsaɪdəl
suicidal
ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl
trypanocidal
ˌtrɪpənəˈsaɪdəl
tyrannicidal
tɪˌrænɪˈsaɪdəl
virucidal
ˌvaɪrəˈsaɪdəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APSIDAL

apron
apron stage
apronful
apronlike
apropos
apropos of
aprotic
APS
apsaras
apse
apsides
apsidiole
apsis
apso
apt
apt.
apteral
apterism
apterium
apterous

WORDS THAT END LIKE APSIDAL

bridal
candidal
capsidal
choroidal
colloidal
glucosidal
helicoidal
hemorrhoidal
intertidal
nidal
nonsteroidal
pyramidal
sinusoidal
steroidal
subtidal
tidal
toroidal
trapezoidal
triapsidal
Vidal

Synonyms and antonyms of apsidal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «apsidal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APSIDAL

Find out the translation of apsidal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apsidal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apsidal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拱线
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

absidal
570 millions of speakers

English

apsidal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

apsidal
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

apsidal
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

апсид
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apsidal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

apsidal
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

abside
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Apsidal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

apsidal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

apsidal
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

apsidal
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apsidal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

apsidal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவியக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

apsisli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

absidato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

apsidal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

апсид
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apsidal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αψιδωτά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

apsidal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

apsidal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

apsidal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apsidal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APSIDAL»

The term «apsidal» is normally little used and occupies the 128.817 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APSIDAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apsidal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APSIDAL»

Discover the use of apsidal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apsidal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Upper and lower bounds for the apsidal angle in the theory ...
A simple method is developed for obtaining upper and lower bounds for the apsidal angle which occurs in the theory of the spherical pendulum.
Joaquin B. Diaz, F. T. Metcalf, 1962
2
Glimpses of Art, Architecture, and Buddhist Literature in ...
These lithic representations of apsidal shrines and the examples of them in structural forms noticed in various Buddhist sites are indicative of the fact that the Hindu apsidal shrine had its forerunners in the Buddhist edifices, namely, caityas.
K. Krishna Murthy, 1987
3
Corinth, the Centenary, 1896-1996
Other Sacred Structures Apsidal Building near the Sacred Spring Located some 9 m north of the fountain house of the Sacred Spring are the remains of an unusual apsidal structure that had apparently some connection with the cult centered ...
Charles K. Williams, Nancy Bookidis, 2003
4
New Scientist
Most of this precession, or apsidal motion, is due to the gravitational pull of the other planets. The pull of the planets can be calculated from Newton's law of gravity and is called a "classical effect". But there is a residual motion of 43 arcseconds ...
5
The Greek Coins
P292 AP-2 GP-25, GP-28, GP-32, Pit GP-4 GP-24 B-Bs Phases IV J and IV2 Northernmost Apsidal Building Area South of Large Apsidal Buildings P375 BE-T GP-34 Phase IV2 Earlier at South: North Trapezoidal Building, Stage 1 GR 25, 25A ...
John H. Kroll, 1993
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Binary Stars as Critical Tools and Tests in Contemporary ...
But the test of general relativity is an interesting subject on its own and apsidal motion measurements can also be used for this purpose. Rudkjobing (1959) already suggested that the massive eccentric binary DI Her, with an orbital period of ...
International Astronomical Union. Symposium, William I. Hartkopf, Edward F. Guinan, 2007
7
The Pottery of Lerna IV
Early Bothroi Smaller Apsidal Building Earlier in Southeast: Large Apsidal Building Later in Northern Area: Larger Apsidal Building Smaller Apsidal Building Later in Southern Area (Northern Tier): Preliminary: Clay floor with pestholes Stone ...
Jeremy B. Rutter, 1995
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Classical Mechanics: Theory and Mathematical Modeling
A maximum is an apocenter, whereas a minimum is a pericenter. If Po is an apsis , the line trough the center of motion O and Po is an apsidal axis and ρo = Po −O is an apsidal radius. In a circular motion all points of the trajectory are apsidal, ...
Emmanuele DiBenedetto, 2010
9
Yaxcabá and the Caste War of Yucatán: An Archaeological ...
Configuration Mopila Cetelac Cacalchen Lacked any features whatsoever 40 20 48 Contained the foundation brace of one apsidal house 9 2 4 Contained the foundation brace of one apsidal house and one chich pile 2 Contained the remains ...
Rani T. Alexander, 2004
10
Classical Mechanics, Second Edition
The radius vector to an apse is called an apsidal radius; its length is called an apsidal distance, and the angle between adjacent apsides is called an apsidal angle. The apsidal radius divides the orbit symmetrically. That is, every apsidal ...
Tai L. Chow, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APSIDAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apsidal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Church spotlight: St Alkmund's in Whitchurch
With its clean, sandstone facade and elegant apsidal sanctuary, the present-day St Alkmund's has been described as one of the finest ... «shropshirestar.com, Jun 15»
2
'A gallery of Pallava art'
James Fergusson discusses the architectural variation of the rathas as hut-shaped/wagon/apsidal/Dravida Arjuna. Alexander Hunter thought ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
3
Norton's Guide to Manila Catholic Church
There were more doors, all carved, three lateral doors and four apsidal doors. The high altar almost reached the ceiling. It had six enormous ... «The Manila Times, May 15»
4
In pictures: Formby's wealth of listed buildings
In the 1870s the old apsidal east end was removed, and replaced with a neo-gothic chancel, sanctuary and side chapel. The altar and ... «Southport Visiter, Apr 15»
5
Cosmos in miniature
World Heritage Site. This · Apsidal Durga Temple, Aihole, Karnataka, 8th century. The apsidal architectural form was · The Virupaksha Temple, ... «Frontline, Mar 15»
6
2000 years of history still lies unexplored
A circular structure with rectangular chambers all around, a huge fire altar and an apsidal structure along with square/ rectangular chambers ... «The Hindu, Feb 15»
7
Buddhist Relics of 3rd Century Unearthed
With the ruins of congregation halls, viharas, apsidal chaityagruhas and sixteen pillar hall discovered, the department is eyeing at preservation ... «The New Indian Express, Jan 15»
8
Village named after Soma
The central sanctum has an apsidal shape known in technical parlance by the Sanskrit term gaja-prishta meaning 'back of an elephant' due to ... «The Hindu, Nov 14»
9
Cradle of temple architecture
The distinct apsidal form in the western part, with an oblong extension eastward with a row of gapped columns around the shrine gives it a ... «Deccan Herald, Nov 14»
10
In search of the seven churches of Asia Minor
If you then walk to the separate site of the Temple of Artemis you will pass on your right the remains of a small fourth-century apsidal church ... «Today's Zaman, Aug 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Apsidal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/apsidal>. Apr 2024 ».
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